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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.74, 272.16 and 135.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.74, 272.16 and 135.66 is: 203.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.74 : 272.16 = 135.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.74/272.16 = 135.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.74x = 272.16 × 135.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.74x = 36,921.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,921.23/181.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.15

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